CONSULTING ENGINEERING GROUP SPECIFICATION

PROJECT NAME PROJECT NO.

2.2. BOREHOLES GENERALLY

2.2.1. Method and Diameter

1 The method of advancement and the diameter of a borehole shall be such that the boring
can be completed and logged to the designated depth, and samples of the designated
diameter can be obtained, in-situ testing carried out and instrumentation installed.
2 The following methods may be employed for advancement of a borehole unless
otherwise designated:
a) Percussion boring
b) Auger boring (If hollow stem augering is proposed, the Contractor shall satisfy the
Employer that the SPT values obtained are not effected by disturbance of the soil by
the auger head, or the presence of material within the hollow stem.)
c) Rotary drilling.

2.2.2. Addition of Water to the Borehole

1 Jetting with water shall not be used to assist the advance of the borehole, except where
approved by the Engineer. Where the borehole penetrates below the water table and
disturbance of the soils is likely, a positive hydraulic head shall be maintained in the
borehole.

2.2.3. Backfilling
1 The Contractor shall backfill boreholes in such a manner as to minimize subsequent
depression at the ground surface due to settlement of the backfill. In some
circumstances, grout or special infilling may be required by the Engineer. Where artesian
or other water conditions make normal backfilling impracticable, the Contractor shall
consult and agree with the Engineer a procedure for sealing the borehole.

2.3. PERCUSSION BORING

2.3.1. Hard Stratum or Obstruction in Percussion Boring

1 In a borehole where percussion boring is employed and a hard stratum or obstruction is
encountered, the Contractor shall employ chiselling techniques for a period of up to 1 h.
Should this not penetrate through the hard stratum or obstruction the Contractor shall
inform the Engineer, who may instruct the use of one or more of the following:
a) Continuation of chiselling techniques
b) Rotary or other approved drilling until the stratum is penetrated
c) Abandonment of the borehole.

2.4. AUGER BORING

2.4.1 Hand Auger

1 Hand auger boring may be appropriate in suitable self-supporting strata.

2.4.2 Continuous Flight Auger Boring

1 Where continuous flight auger boring is used, it shall be carried out under the full-time
supervision of a person meeting the requirements of Part 1 Clause 1.5 Paragraph 5 Item
(c) who shall produce, as boring proceeds, a record of the material and groundwater
encountered.

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